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Construction Induction Training: How Effective For The Housing And Civil Construction Industries In Wa?, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Construction Induction Training: How Effective For The Housing And Civil Construction Industries In Wa?, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Introducing practices to reduce the number of work-related injuries in the construction industry is a continual challenge, specifically in WA where the industry is adapting to the additional pressures of a second development boom this century. In 2006, Worksafe WA responded by introducing mandatory certification in safety awareness training for all employees, before they could begin work on a construction site. This paper reviews the impact of this training on the housing and civil sectors of the industry. It presents both the perceptions of the stakeholders from their survey responses and from the analyses the lost time injury/disease statistics. These …
The Impact Of Management Styles Upon Organisational Change And Safety Cultures, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
The Impact Of Management Styles Upon Organisational Change And Safety Cultures, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
In this paper we discuss the findings of two large studies conducted during 2005/06 that illuminated the role of managers as change agents. We draw the findings together to conceptualise and model the leadership styles and behaviours that appear to be successful in reshaping organisational safety culture. The first study identified the instrumental influence that managers have on the safety culture within organisations. The second study revealed the influential role of managers as change agents during a cultural change initiative when they applied a flexible approach using formal and informal agencies of change. The paper situates these two studies in …
Introducing Mandatory Training Systems? Investigating The Implementation Of Compulsory Pre-Site Construction Training, Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Susanne Bahn
Introducing Mandatory Training Systems? Investigating The Implementation Of Compulsory Pre-Site Construction Training, Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Susanne Bahn
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
There can be no more effective learning than that achieved by training systems to reduce death and injury. In such cases the imposition of a mandatory course would appear justifiable, especially where there is a history of unfortunate incidents and current rapid workforce growth. Installing learning as an imperative within a vibrant industry requires considerable negotiation between stakeholders to turn evidence into policy, industry intent, regulatory curriculum and subsequent workplace practice. This paper reflects back and reviews the introduction of such training within the construction industry in Western Australia as it adapts to the additional pressures of the development boom. …
Determining Industry Response To The Construction Induction Training In Wa, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Determining Industry Response To The Construction Induction Training In Wa, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
This paper presents the results of a 2010 study on the effectiveness of the Construction Induction Training in Western Australia (previously known as the “Blue Card”). The findings indicate that the commercial construction sector values the development of the Construction Induction Training, are supportive of the mandatory nature of the training and believe that the training has not only increased their personal safety awareness but has contributed to a positive improvement in the safety culture on construction worksites. There was strong support for a refresher Construction Induction Training course on a regular basis to inform workers of legislation changes and …
Introducing Mandatory Training Systems? Investigating The Introduction Of Compulsory Pre-Site Construction Training, Sue Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Introducing Mandatory Training Systems? Investigating The Introduction Of Compulsory Pre-Site Construction Training, Sue Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
No abstract provided.
Is The Construction Induction Training Scheme In The Housing And Civil Construction Industries Of Western Australia Effective In Improving Safety Culture?, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Is The Construction Induction Training Scheme In The Housing And Civil Construction Industries Of Western Australia Effective In Improving Safety Culture?, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
This paper presents the findings of a 2011 study that evaluated the effectiveness of the Construction Induction Training (CIT) scheme (White Card) in the housing and civil construction sectors. This mixed method study collected data in three phases through: the segregated statistics of the Lost Time Injuries and Diseases (LTI/Ds), a broad industry questionnaire, and 82 interviews with managers and construction workers working in metropolitan and regional areas. The main findings indicate that there is broad acceptance of the benefits of the training across all stakeholder groups. The statistics show that there was a slight rise in LTI/Ds in the …
Hard Or Soft? The Relationship Between Power And Organisational Incident Rates, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Hard Or Soft? The Relationship Between Power And Organisational Incident Rates, Susanne Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
This paper examines the power that managers have to impact on workplace safety and how in mixed method studies our preconceptions about the hardness and softness of the relevant data may be misplaced. The civil construction industry (CCI) in WA provides the case for this discussion. Workers in this industry are constantly battling between safety compliance and production pressures in an era of economic boom. The examination of 3,882 incident reports, upon which this paper’s conclusions are drawn, revealed that these ‘‘hard’’ data may often obscure incidents that occur as organisations may be pressured into providing reportable incident figures that …
Catastrophic Incident Search And Rescue Lessons From The 2013 Colorado Floods, Thomas Miner, Richard N. Bradley
Catastrophic Incident Search And Rescue Lessons From The 2013 Colorado Floods, Thomas Miner, Richard N. Bradley
Richard N Bradley
The response to the Colorado floods is a textbook example of how to respond to catastrophic disasters Responders from hundreds of different organizations came together to form a single coordinated, unified command structure that resulted in the rapid and effective evacuation and rescue of hundreds of people in just three days. Local responders performed hundreds of highly dangerous rescues during the height of the storm. They established incident command at the county level using type 3 incident command teams. When they realized they were facing an unprecedented storm with catastrophic damage they asked for help and state and federal responders …
Igwa Forum Question/Answer On Risk Analysis Justification Of Limited Remediation, David Osterberg, Rich Heathcote
Igwa Forum Question/Answer On Risk Analysis Justification Of Limited Remediation, David Osterberg, Rich Heathcote
David Osterberg
No abstract provided.
Addressing Externalities From Swine Production To Reduce Public Health And Environmental Impacts., David Osterberg, David Wallinga
Addressing Externalities From Swine Production To Reduce Public Health And Environmental Impacts., David Osterberg, David Wallinga
David Osterberg
Animal agriculture in the United States for the most part has industrialized, with negative consequences for air and water quality and antibiotic use. We consider health and environmental impacts of current US swine production and give an overview of current federal, state, and local strategies being used to address them.
Wind Power And The Iowa Economy, David Osterberg, Elaine Distler
Wind Power And The Iowa Economy, David Osterberg, Elaine Distler
David Osterberg
No abstract provided.
Community Health And Socioeconomic Issues Surrounding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations., Kelley Donham, Steven Wing, David Osterberg, Jan Flora, Carol Hodne, Kendall Thu, Peter Thorne
Community Health And Socioeconomic Issues Surrounding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations., Kelley Donham, Steven Wing, David Osterberg, Jan Flora, Carol Hodne, Kendall Thu, Peter Thorne
David Osterberg
A consensus of the Workgroup on Community and Socioeconomic Issues was that improving and sustaining healthy rural communities depends on integrating socioeconomic development and environmental protection. The workgroup agreed that the World Health Organization's definition of health, "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity," applies to rural communities. These principles are embodied in the following main points agreed upon by this workgroup. Healthy rural communities ensure a) the physical and mental health of individuals, b) financial security for individuals and the greater community, c) social well-being, d ) social …
The Future Of Rural Water Supplies: Health And Infrastructure Policy Issues Workshop, David Osterberg
The Future Of Rural Water Supplies: Health And Infrastructure Policy Issues Workshop, David Osterberg
David Osterberg
No abstract provided.
Emission Of Nanoparticles During Friction Stir Welding (Fsw) Of Aluminium Alloys, João F. Gomes
Emission Of Nanoparticles During Friction Stir Welding (Fsw) Of Aluminium Alloys, João F. Gomes
João F Gomes
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Metal Transfer Modes And Shielding Gas Composition On The Emission Of Ultrafine Particles In Mag Steel Welding, João F. Gomes
The Effect Of Metal Transfer Modes And Shielding Gas Composition On The Emission Of Ultrafine Particles In Mag Steel Welding, João F. Gomes
João F Gomes
No abstract provided.